Coastguard Helicopter to Inverness Airport

Sunday, 5 July 2026 | 15:13 | From Ballindalloch

Flight route Coastguard Helicopter Ballindalloch - Inverness Airport, 05 July 2026, 14:13

On Sunday, 5 July 2026 at 15:13, a Coastguard Helicopter departed from Ballindalloch to Inverness Airport. It was the Coastguard Helicopter with registration number G-MCGX. The flight lasted 24 minutes. During that period, the aircraft travelled 37 miles at an average speed of 91 miles per hour at a maximum altitude of 1250 feet.

Photo of helicopter: G-MCGX
Helicopter: G-MCGX

The helicopter G-MCGX is used by the British Coastguard. The helicopter is deployed in search and rescue operations at sea, rescue operations involving ships or drilling platforms, patrols to prevent smuggling or piracy, environmental monitoring and disaster relief support.

Photo: Nick (UK)

Distance travelled
37 miles
1250 feet
dashboard average speed
91 mph
25 minutes
15:13
15:38
Flight tracking overview, altitude and location

Route

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Inverness Airport, Inverness15:38

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Inverness Airport, Inverness15:37

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Ardersier, Highland15:37

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Highland, Highland15:36

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Lochside, Highland15:35

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Woodlands of Kilravock, Highland15:35

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Cawdor, Highland15:35

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Piperhill, Highland15:34

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Highland, Highland15:34

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Nairn, Highland15:33

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Highland, Highland15:33

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Ferness, Highland15:30

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Baillieward, Highland15:24

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Grantown-on-Spey, Highland15:22

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Cromdale, Highland15:20

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Highland, Highland15:19

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Advie, Highland15:18

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Highland, Highland15:17

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Advie, Highland15:14

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A95, Moray15:13